Two strains of probiotics have been found useful in helping to control weight gain.
Category: Digestion
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Healthy Juice to put a Spring in your step!
Here is a lovely alkalinising juice that is loaded with goodness. The pineapple, which is now in season, has anti-inflammatory bromelains. The celery and kale are cleansing. And the ginger has a good circulatory stimulant punch! • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple • 4 stalks of celery • 2 cups of kale • 1 small Read More …
Great Grains!
Grains get a negative rap but this is because people are eating the bad ones … refined grains in white flour, white bread, white rice, most cereals, biscuits etc. These refined grains have the bran and sometimes the germ stripped from them (see picture). They increase your risk of weight gain, heart disease and diabetes; and have Read More …
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Obsessed with Chocolate?
So often in practice I hear clients say they are obsessed with chocolate! Why is this? Well there are many reasons as you will see below … • The sugar and fat content of chocolate is high which gives a certain amount of satiety. • Tryptophan in chocolate is a precursor to making Read More …
Autumn Foods!
As mentioned before, it is good to eat foods that are in season as they are likely to have a higher nutrient content, are fresher and (hopefully) less expensive! It also means more variety which is really important for good health. Here are some Autumn Season fruit and veg: Fruit: Apples, Bananas, Berries, Grapes, Grapefruit, Read More …
Spiced Nuts
These spiced nuts are easy, delicious, irresistible and (of course) healthy! 100g raw almonds 100g raw cashews 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt Mix spices and salt together in a bowl and set aside. In a heavy-based pan, cook the nuts over low Read More …
RESEARCH ON HOMEOPATHY
There has been a lot of talk in the media recently about homeopathy and research. Unlike many herbal medicines or nutritional supplements, it is difficult to have homeopathy researched through double blind, controlled studies. This is because, with Homeopathy, one remedy is chosen out of thousands that matches the symptoms of the individual. For example, Read More …
Which foods are “bad” to eat?
There are very few natural, whole foods that we would consider "bad" to eat. If whole food is prepared in a way that preserves its natural nutrient composition, virtually all foods are good for you! It's usually what we do to foods that make them bad for us. Here are some of the steps we Read More …